10,000 Birds
APRIL 17, 2012
On April 20th 2010, the world received news that eleven men working on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig died in an explosion on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect. April 20, 2010 At 9.45 April 20, 2010 At 9.45 April 22, 2010 After burning for two days the rig sank in 5,000 ft of water, leaving behind a large and growing oil slick.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 5, 2015
Wild bee species are vital to agriculture and a Cornell University study concluded that “ insect pollinators contributed $29 billion to US farm income in 2010″ and are “integral to food security in the United States”(quotes from response to RFI). A book mark was very useful to make the glossary quickly accessible.
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10,000 Birds
JULY 10, 2011
July, as all northern hemisphere birders appreciate, is the month when the egg timer flips and everything starts pouring back out again in a steady stream south. Adults moving into winter plumage show no such dark markings (as above with Black-headed Gull behind for comparison) but note the distinctive dark-banded bill with yellowish tip.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Each plate is signed with the artist’s initials, which makes for an interesting exercise in comparison. Some offer nest information, egg information, breeding timeline, in flight views, etc. It’s a tough comparison. Each offers something different & you do feel that one guide does not cover everything at all!”
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